† inˈstrie, -ˈstreye,v.Obs.rare. [f. in-1+ streȝen, OE.*striéᵹan, stréᵹan to strew, scatter =Goth.straujan. For the phonology cf. die v.] trans. To strew or scatter in or upon something. c1420Pallad. on Husb. x. 37 Ther douves donge instrie, And leues of cupresse ek on hit sowe, And ere hit in.